Time is running out for wasteful fishing practices in Europe
June 14th, 2018
Fintan Kelly, Policy Officer with BirdWatch Ireland with a focus on marine issues, gives The Green News his opinion on why more...
TDs line up to get Keep Cups and show support for Waste Reduction Bill
June 14th, 2018
Irish politicians lined up at Buswells Hotel yesterday to receive reusable coffee cups from the Sick of Plastic campaign and show their...
Pass on plastic: Sky Ocean Rescue to launch in Ireland
June 14th, 2018
The vast majority of Irish citizens are concerned with plastic pollution and its impact on our waters across the country, a new...
Meeting held to tackle the issue of coastal erosion at Portrane beach
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Fingal County Council held a meeting last week to discuss potential solutions to stop coastal erosion at Portrane beach due to fears...
EU sets 32% renewable energy target by 2030 in late-night deal
After lengthy negotiations, lawmakers and member states agreed on a renewable energy law, including support for electric vehicles and rooftop solar panels
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World Bank reconsidering support for its last coal plant
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Sea level rise due to Antarctic ice melt has ‘tripled over past five years’
The rate of sea level rise resulting from the melting of the Antarctic ice sheet has tripled over the past five years, according to...
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